How Should Healthcare Facilities Implement the Act?
Healthcare facilities can implement the Act by taking several steps: 1. Risk Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify areas where needlestick injuries are most likely to occur. 2. Device Evaluation: Engage nurses and other frontline healthcare workers in evaluating and selecting safer medical devices. 3. Training and Education: Provide regular training sessions on the correct use of safety devices and protocols for handling sharps. 4. Incident Reporting: Encourage prompt reporting of needlestick injuries and ensure thorough documentation in the sharps injury log. 5. Policy Review: Regularly review and update the exposure control plan to incorporate new safety technologies and best practices.
